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The Countdown to Back-to-School Has Begun!
Summer just started, but we need your help filling backpacks.
Beverly Bootstraps aims to provide 975 backpacks filled with school supplies to K-12 students living in Beverly, Manchester, Essex, Hamilton, and Wenham.
Join us in helping local students start the new school year with the tools they need to succeed. Here are two ways to donate:
Order online by Wednesday, July 15 at roonga.com/beverlybootstrapsbackpacks2026. All supplies ordered will be delivered to Beverly Bootstraps.
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Or use our supply list at beverlybootstraps.org/back-to-school-backpack-program/#supplies to shop locally and drop donations off by Friday, July 10 at one of the following Community Collection Sites:
BEVERLY
Beverly Bootstraps, 35 Park St.
Beverly Public Library, Children’s Room, 32 Essex St.
Beverly Farms Public Library, 24 Vine St.
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HAMILTON/WENHAM
The Community House, 284 Bay Rd., South Hamilton
MANCHESTER
Manchester Public Library, 15 Union St.
Manchester Town Hall, 10 Central St.
Summer Playground at Manchester Memorial, 43 Lincoln St.
ESSEX
Brookline Bank, 8-10 Martin St.
The need remains significant. In Beverly Public Schools alone, approximately 32% of K–12 students come from low-income households, representing nearly 1,400 children. Your support relieves the financial stress of back-to-school costs, giving families more room to focus on essentials like rent and groceries.
